Director: Bobby Farrelly

Cast: Sam Nivola, Sophie Telegadis, Mohana Krishnan, Aidan Laprete, Kumail Nanjiani

Driver's Ed is a 2026 American action-comedy-romance film directed by Bobby Farrelly, following a group of reckless teenagers who borrow a driver's education vehicle and barrel across state lines on a chaotic road trip driven by one boy's desperate need to win back his college girlfriend.

What is Driver's Ed about?

When high school senior Marcus learns that his girlfriend has left for college and seems to be moving on fast, he convinces his misfit friends to commandeer the school's driver's ed car for a cross-country rescue mission. What begins as a simple plan to show up and apologize spirals into a series of escalating misadventures — wrong turns, close calls with authority, and unexpected stops that force each teenager to reckon with who they are becoming. The film keeps its stakes firmly in the world of youthful impulsiveness, letting the friendships and romantic longing breathe without tipping into melodrama. By the time the gang reaches their destination, the journey has already changed them more than the destination ever could.

Cast & crew

Bobby Farrelly, long known for his work on outrageous ensemble comedies, directs the film with a light touch. Sam Nivola carries the lead role as Marcus, supported by Sophie Telegadis and Mohana Krishnan. Comic veterans Kumail Nanjiani and Molly Shannon appear in supporting roles, lending seasoned comic timing that grounds the film's wilder moments.

Context & significance

Road-trip comedies have always held a special place in diaspora entertainment — familiar enough in structure to watch with family across generations, yet loose enough in spirit to carry real warmth. For Persian-speaking viewers abroad, Driver's Ed offers exactly that kind of easy, crowd-pleasing watch: fast-paced, funny, and anchored by the universal feeling of chasing something important before time runs out. The film is available on K-Time with a full Persian dub, which makes it particularly accessible for family viewing nights — no subtitles needed, no language barrier between generations sharing a couch.

Where & how to watch

Driver's Ed is available on K-Time with a Persian dub, so everyone in the family can follow along without subtitles. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN required, no geo-blocking, and you can cancel anytime.